Vintage with a Twist: It's Stuff We Love

Over the past few years vintage-inspired and shabby chic has been all the rage, and as it's crossed into the mainstream it's been hard to find real vintage or inspired products that are truly unique. But perseverance pays off so I'm delighted to share with you two gorgeous little companies we've found this week, who have succeeded in cutting through the samey samey stuff and created something different. And as it's now June, how about something very summery indeed: lavender wedding treats. Welcome to this week's Stuff We Love

Melody Rose

Melody Rose has the dream job - upcycling already gorgeous vintage fine bone china with even more gorgeous contemporary decorations. An eccentric designer, Melody Rose handcrafts each piece with love and care to create a truly unique piece that is both a piece of art, and totally functional. Melody Rose designs include delicate Skulls, Urban Nature, Modern Surrealist, London Inspired and the new circus inspired Acts of Daring. Pieces can be mixed and matched and would make the most beautifully original wedding gift. www.melodyrose.co.uk

Go Go Snap

This dainty little Etsy store is absolutely brimming with Art Deco and vintage inspired stationery - each as pretty and pristine as the next. For bridal showers or hen parties there are feminine invitations, for planning there are irresistible little notebooks and for weddings there are a host of invites, RSVPs and thank you cards. On top of this Go Go Snap has some fun little wedding day extras including wedding fans and chic table numbers. View the extensive collection over at the Go Go Snap Etsy store.

Paula Jean's Garden

Lavender both smells and looks divine, so really it's the perfect wedding flower. Paula Jean's Garden is super passionate about lavender, and specialises in bespoke and off the rack lavender wedding bouquets, lavender boutonnières and rustic lavender floral crowns. These lovely little lavender arrangements could also be used to add an aromatic touch to your wedding décor or wedding ceremony. Based in the USA Paula Jean's Garden ships internationally and can even create your very own bespoke creation. Find out all the details at www.etsy.com/shop/paulajeansgarden

Vintage not your style? Make sure to check out the rest of our Stuff We Love posts for more great wedding finds.